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Kings Care Foundation to host community initiatives next week leading up to 2017 NHL All-Star Weekend

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The Los Angeles Kings and the Kings Care Foundation will host a number of community initiatives next week leading up to the 2017 NHL All-Star Weekend (Jan. 28-29) at STAPLES Center, the club announced on Jan. 20..

As part of the organization’s year-long “Forever 50” community legacy program in this the Kings’ 50th Anniversary season, the events are as follows and open to the media, and for the opportunity to volunteer and learn more about all of the community initiatives leading up to All-Star Weekend, visit lakings.com/volunteer.

Monday, January 23Enrich LA/LA Kings Garden Build, sponsored by Melissa’s Produce - The Kings and Melissa’s Produce will build an edible and interactive school garden for 600 students, 92% of which qualify for the free or reduced lunch program, at 20th Street Elementary. 20th Street Elementary is 94% Latino and half the student are English learners. A park ranger will maintain the garden on a weekly basis and engage with the school administration and students to create on-going lessons and learning opportunities surrounding the garden. Papa John’s Pizza will supply lunch for all participating volunteers.

Location: 20th St. Elementary 1353 E 20th St, Los Angeles, CA 90011

Timing: Shift One: 9 a.m. - Noon; Shift Two: 1 - 4 p.m.

Tuesday, January 24LA Kings Day at Discovery Cube LA - More than 1,000 children from schools and charitable organizations across Los Angeles will experience the Science of Hockey and engage with over a dozen other interactive exhibits at Discovery Cube LA, as well as the NHL Centennial Museum Truck, a 53-foot truck with an innovative interior featuring more than 1,000 square feet of interactive digital displays, original video content, one-of-a-kind historical memorabilia, unique photo moments and a social media wall. Bailey and the LA Kings Ice Crew will also be on hand for this full day of structured educational programming exclusively for LA Kings partners.

Thursday, January 26Habitat for Humanity House and Play House Build - The L.A. Live Plaza will serve as the build site for one home and five playhouses, just steps away from STAPLES Center. Volunteers will be tasked with framing, installing doors and windows, roofing, painting and more.

Location: 1111 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015

Timing: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Friday, January 27Kids Day at Fan Fair - The LA Kings and the NHL will reward students who are participating in the Future Goals program with an opportunity to experience NHL All-Star Fan Fair and hear from professionals in hockey who utilize the principles of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math daily.

Location: 1201 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015

Timing: 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Also as previously announced by the NHL:Crenshaw YMCA Legacy Event - The Kings and the NHL on Friday, January 27, will execute a much-needed upgrade to youth-focused areas within the Crenshaw Family YMCA – a YMCA of the Metro Los Angeles Area. The Kings, with support from the NHL, will work to restore five major components of the existing YMCA: STEAM Lab (STEAM = Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) upgrade with new furniture, computer technology, interactive floor projector video game system & education kits; Playground and picnic area upgrade, which includes new outdoor furniture, foam or rubber play area flooring, replacement of playground structure, flower and vegetable garden area; Teen Resource Center; Second Floor Multipurpose Room Flooring; and Child Center.

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